Original Boer War Era Cabinet Photo dated 1899 - Royal Artillery - named J. Howard
A good condition cabinet of Royal Artillery solider. Named and dated on reverse in a contemporary ink hand:
"J. Howard, Royal Artillery, Nov 18th, 1899." Possibly taken before his departure to the South African war. Worthy of further research.
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10.00 GBP
WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)
Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.
V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam... read more
6.00 GBP
Two WW1 vintage Postcards connected with HMS Neptune
Two postcards in this lot, one sepia photographic portrait of two sailors with HMS Neptune cap tallies, removed from album with remains of backing page stuck to it, but postally unused, and a side on view of the ship herself, postally unused. Both images in good overall condition.
She was the first Royal Navy battleship that differed in her gun turret layout from Dreadnought. Sh... read more
6.00 GBP
WW1 Original Postcard - Officer Royal Fusiliers, Crowborough photographer
Portrait study of an unidentified officer of the Royal Fusiliers, as determined from hjs OSD collar badges and regimental pattern buttons. Postally unused, taken in UK as photographer is from Crowborough. In very good condition. The flash has distorted the image slightly, it is better than shown here. read more
6.00 GBP
Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Officer's Undress Pouch Badge
A large and stunning die cast badge in silver plated white metal, with separately mounted gun wheel (does not turn), a monogram in flowing script MCVA below and five short screw posts to the reverse. Circa 9.5cms wide and 5.6cms tall. In super condition. Worn 1864 - 1897. Rare.
See the following URL for artwork of it on the undress pouch (scroll to bottom):
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225.00 GBP
Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Gilt and Enamel Mufti Lapel Pin Badge
A rare 1901 - 1908 period gilt and enamel ling fixed pin lapel badge. No damage to enamel. Slight staining to gilt around the gun wheel. Rare.
See also my item 68508.
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45.00 GBP
WW1 9th Battalion ( Highlanders ) The Royal Scots - Standing Orders (or how to wear your sporran!) + small photo of Royal Scots Officer
A small WW1 hard bound red pocket sized book with gilt lettering and Royal Scots badge to front, 66 pages, in total. Some staining and fading marks to front cover but internally a good clean copy. It has been annotated in ink in the front pages as the property of W. F. Radford, 2090, E Company, No 3 Section as his address as 2 James Place. Leith. His Rifle number has also been noted as No 50... read more
28.00 GBP
Lothian and Border Horse Diamante Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - Stunning
A fine quality rhodium plated brooch, profusely decorated with paste diamonds and with an enamel scroll, no damage to the enamel, all stones present. Superb condition, with original safety catch pin fitting.
Circa 28mm tall. Scarce.
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85.00 GBP
Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Pair of Gilding Metal Collar Badges
A close matching pair, one with some spots of verdigris, otherwise in good condition.
Churchill & Westlake No 93 refers.
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16.00 GBP
Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin London. Gilt bright, a super button. Worn from 1908 onwards. King's crown.
Ripley & Darmamin Fig 58 refers.
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14.00 GBP